Is KeyShot part of SOLIDWORKS?

Does KeyShot work with SOLIDWORKS?

KeyShot is widely recognized as the best rendering software for SOLIDWORKS professionals on both macOS and Windows, and the fastest, easiest, and most powerful for selling a concept, creating presentations, exploring digital prototypes and creating sales or marketing visuals – all from your SOLIDWORKS data.

Is KeyShot for free?

KeyShot 11



You have the option between KeyShot on Windows or Mac. This download is a fully-functional license with all features for free! Only the render output is watermarked, with background render, rendering queue and save disabled.

Can you import a SOLIDWORKS animation into KeyShot?

To include animations from SOLIDWORKS, activate a Motion Study tab in the assembly and then click Send to KeyShot. The plugin will automatically ask whether you want to export the model with animations.

How do I install KeyShot plugins?

Supported 3D Modeling Applications



KeyShot connects with various 3D modeling applications through its plugins. To install a plugin, simply download and install the plugin for your application. Each plugin comes with its own installer and unique setup instructions.

How do I render in SOLIDWORKS?

When you mouse-click Render Tools and Display Manager, you will see options to create a scene, add and adjust lighting, and also the option to add a camera if you like. Once you’re finished, you can click on Final Render to invoke a PhotoView 360 rendering.

What is KeyShot used for?

KeyShot is designed to make 3D rendering and animation easy. It allows you to apply materials and lighting fast and provides the most accurate materials appearances and real-world lighting, all in a powerful interface that provides advanced capabilities and the ability to see all your changes in real-time.

Is KeyShot better than blender?

Blender, Keyshot has the advantage. Their render engine allows you to make the smallest changes and instantly see results. Lighting changes, material changes, texture changes, and more only take a few seconds to load. Blender has a fast real-time rendering as well, but Keyshot is a bit quicker and more versatile.

Who owns KeyShot?

About us. Luxion is a leading developer of advanced 3D rendering and lighting technology including KeyShot and the Velux Daylighting Visualizer.

How do I link a KeyShot in SOLIDWORKS?

Open SOLIDWORKS. Go to Tools, Add-ins, Other Add-ins. Enable Active Add-ins for KeyShot. Enable Start-up for KeyShot.

How do I export a motion study?

Exporting a Motion Study to ADAMS

1. Right-click the top-level assembly in the MotionManager tree and click Export to ADAMS.
2. Enter a file name and click Save. You cannot export key point manipulations of motion tools such as forces, motors, or contact, and you cannot export feature suppression.

Is KeyShot compatible with SketchUp?

Open your scene or model in SketchUp. Go to Toolbar > Extensions > KeyShot > Render. The plugin will launch KeyShot and transfer the 3D model from SketchUp to KeyShot. Go to update any changes made in SketchUp, click the Update button while KeyShot is open.

Is KeyShot a subscription?

Q: What is a KeyShot Subscription license? With the release of KeyShot 11, all new licenses will be sold as a subscription, which reduces the upfront cost to a pay-as-you-go model. Subscription terms are generally one year, during which time users receive: All major KeyShot releases and patches.

Does KeyShot support SketchUp?

KeyShot for SketchUp



An extension for SketchUp that allows real-time 3D rendering in KeyShot with LiveLinking model update and animation support.